Converting or replacing gas hot water heater with gas/electric

[vfp]

Our 2013 FR-3 came equipped with a gas Suburban hot water heater. (The newer units have a gas/electric heater). How difficult is it to either modify our heater so that it will operate on electricity/or gas or replace it with one that will? Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[Bluepill]

There are electric conversion elements available for many models. Use Google for source links.

[TURBS]

Hott rod makes a kit.

[TURBS]

http://dg-usa.com/hott-rod/

[wanderingbob]

Consider the amperage available at your campsite !

[TURBS]

Fr3 is 50 amp ? No ?

Even if it is 30 amp I had no issues for years on 30 amp with electric water heater.

[fonzie]

Originally Posted by vfp

Our 2013 FR-3 came equipped with a gas Suburban hot water heater. (The newer units have a gas/electric heater). How difficult is it to either modify our heater so that it will operate on electricity/or gas or replace it with one that will? Any suggestions will be appreciated.

What is model number of your water heater?

[Duckogram]

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tml#post885680

My coach is 30A. Been using it for almost 2 years without a problem.

Edit: Don't let the name of the link fool you, it's about the water heater upgrade.

[vfp]

Originally Posted by TURBS

Hott Rod XP :: Diamond Group

Useful information. Thanks! Our FR-3 has 30 amp power. I will look into the "Hot Rod" universal kit.

[dahagen]

I have done 3 hot rod upgrades on my 3 motorhomes. Not hard to do, but make sure you connect the power through a plug-in or switch so you can shut it off if your water tank is empty and you are plugged into power.